“To understand the appeal of ancient religions for their followers, one must consider the specific historical contexts in which these religions were practiced.”
One of the most influential aspects of a great nation or society in the ancient world was religion.
Ancient Greece was divided into over 100 city-states called poleis and religion played an integral part in each polis. Relatively all of the poleis had the same four characteristics: small (except Athens), independent from the Greek nation, responsive to citizens, and a community authority. These four characteristics helped promote a strong sense of loyalty to their communities and to their religion as well. The Ancient Greeks practiced polyth